Responsible supply chain trends 2018

As part of the build up to the 13th Annual Responsible Supply Chain Summit, this report aims to outline some of the key trends and issues impacting global supply chains in the next 12-18 months. The below key findings provide a brief snapshot of some of the stand-out findings from this report, helping readers to get a quick digest of some of the key takeaways.

Integrating the SDGs into supply chain strategy: 54% of executives polled stated that their business is integrating the SDGs into their supply chain management strategy. Some of the most stated challenges of integrating the SDGs within the supply chain include: impact analysis, developing appropriate KPIs, translating the SDGs language into actionable, operational language and lack of budget and internal recognition

Getting greater traceability and transparency is the most important issue in 2019: 75% of the survey respondents indicated this as either being either “very important” or “extremely important” to their business in 2019.

The biggest opportunities in 2019: Respondents were asked to predict the biggest supply chain opportunities in 2019. The most stated opportunities include; increasing focus on SDGs, collaboration between brands and suppliers, better data, blockchain and new collaborations and innovations on circular economy.

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